RICOTTA/SPINACH TORTELLONI WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE & PINE NUTS

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Four Cheese Tortelloni con Crema di Gorgonzola e Pinoli - found on barilla.com The recipe is posted just as I found it on the barilla site but we exchanged the pine nuts for slivered almonds and added a pinch of red pepper flakes

Provided by Manami

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pine nuts (we used toasted slivered almonds)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package spinach and ricotta tortellini (we used Barilla)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh chives, cut into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • Roast pine nuts or slivered almonds in pan until very lightly browned.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes(if using) and saute until transparent.
  • Add white wine and whipping cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add Gorgonzola cheese and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Cook Tortelloni according to package directions.
  • Add roasted pine nuts, salt, pepper and drained Tortelloni to skillet.
  • Turn off heat, cover and let sit for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with chives.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 533.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.4

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